Portland Trail Blazers announced Wednesday that the club has named Larry Miller as their new Team President. Miller joined the organization after ten years at Nike. Most recently Miller was Vice President and General Manager of Nike's Basketball division.

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As President of the Trail Blazers, Miller is responsible for all aspects of the Trail Blazers business portfolio, including all team business activities, the Rose Quarter and Rose City Radio and will report to Vulcan Sports CEO Tod Leiweke.

“I am very honored to join the Trail Blazers Family”, said Miller. “Having lived in Portland for the past 15 years working for a great company such as Nike, I understand the vital role a successful Trail Blazers organization plays in our community.  I look forward to working with Paul Allen, Tod Leiweke, Kevin Pritchard and the excellent people already on staff in helping restore the Trail Blazers as the pride of Portland and one of the model franchises in sports.”

Executive Vice President, Mike Golub has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer reporting to Larry Miller.  Golub will oversee Sales and Marketing, Business Affairs, Arena Operations, Broadcast, Community Relations and Public Relations.  Also reporting to Larry Miller will be General Counsel, Mike Fennell, Chief Financial Officer, Gregg Olson with General Manager Kevin Prichard reporting into Miller on all business aspects of the basketball team.  

Owner Paul Allen was also on hand for Wednesday's announcement.

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